Ethel Hopp, 87, of Lower Salem passed away July 24, 2025, in Marietta. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John (Jake) Parks on July 26, 2025, at his home in Lower Salem, Ohio, with his family by his side. Funeral, 11 a.m. Thursday, July 31, at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home. Visitation, 4-8 p.m. Wednesday. Messages of sympathy may be ...

Patsy Ann (Jordan) Rankin, born on Sept. 18,1941, departed her earthly home and family on July 26, 2025. Patsy was the daughter of the late Samuel and Nettie Jordan of Harrisville, WV. Patsy was the last surviving sibling of 10. She married James Rankin, and together they raised their ...

Ronald “Ron” “Tate” Sams, 82, peacefully and painlessly passed away on July 26, 2025. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Ron served his country as a US Staff Sergeant before beginning a long career at Kaiser Aluminum, where he worked nearly every job until his retirement. Ron was a ...

Charles “Al” A. Simmons, 70, of Marietta, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. Visitation, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home with services to follow at 1 p.m.

Peggy Stevens, 77, of Marietta, passed away July 15, 2025, in Marietta. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.